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I am not one to participate/ post on forums but I am feeling somewhat deflated after attending a baby shower this weekend so I figured some support might do me some good. My husband and I are newly married but have been TTC for 3 years. It wasn't long into the process that I knew something was amiss. I assumed it was me. I've always had pretty awful periods. As it turns out I have no known issues but my beautiful husband has azoospermia. We never really got an answer as to the cause/reason but were told that we could easily spend thousands or more on invasive procedures or genetic testing only to find there isn't anything that can be done and that insemination with donor sperm or adoption are our only family building options.
I had my 1st IUI in feb 2012 (trigger shot 36 hours before) sadly it was unsuccessful. We are going in for IUI #2 this week. My RE prescribed clomid (which made me insane) cycle days 5-9 to increase our chances, though i am thankfully ovulating on my own. I have been doing my affirmations daily but I am already feeling defeated which I know isn't good.
Anyway, sorry for the novel. That's my saga thus far. I can genuinely say that I hope that every person on this forum who desires a child will be successful and soon. i am just so thankful this option exist.
Meet our family:
Cori (Po'd Box) and I (Becca, or, Bamphetamine) met through roller derby and the rest was history... Cori has a daughter, Kaidyn, from a previous relationship and we have an excellent modern family situation. Kaidyn calls us both mom (or some variation of mom) and we share her with her dad and stepmom who live across town. Kaidyn has been begging for a sibling for years now, and we decided that now is a great time to add to our family.
Wish us luck!
I have been away for awhile, so I will play the "re-indroduction" game since I see so many new faces.
My name is Molly and my DW is Courtney and we have been married for two years this August. We started TTC in September of 2010, but jobs got crazy and we decided to wait for awhile. We tried a few times since, but no luck. We are back to full time TTC now, so I have been stalking the site again.
We are at 13 DPO and no AF yet Praying for baby dust lol
10/2011-9/2012, All BFN
10/2012- TWW....
TTC No. 2 since Aug. 2014; IVF #1 - Cxld; IVF #2 - BFN
Anyway, I choose a rather new donor, no 4303, so there are no reported pregnancies yet. Did any of you work with this donor?
Looking forward to be around here more often
I am a 28 yo African American SMBC(or hoping fx) from central Florida. Some of my friends are married with babies or umarried even and some are single without any kids...to each her own. Luckily it's not about them it's about me. Or us TTCers rather. it is my firm belief that my body, my choice spans far wider than some might concieve....heh, no pun intended. I am a pharmacist by profession and really don't care if Mr. Right is out there or not. If he is great, but if not....i wont settle. But I know what is out there....the possibility for family on my own. Cart or horse, it doesn't matter which comes first to me in all honesty.Motherhood just isn't something I'm willing to sacrifice like most of us here.
Incidentally, I posted a different intro last night, but I'm sorry to report I lost one of the loves of my life. My 8 yo old Chihuhua Chanel. I am just so devastated. my first baby who taught me how to love won't get to share this process with me...and we shared many special moments. I guess that's why we call outr closest friends our "dogs"'. Best love.And my other dog Chelsea is just heartbroken waiting for her to come back....but I think she knows.
TTC helps me keep my mind calmish despite the grief...... So anyhow, I purchased 2 vials, one IUI and one ICI for delivery on March 28th. The wait is torturous as I thought I'd be "normal" but instead have a 41 day cycle and 17 day lp....like I told a buddy of mine ...it's literally like watching paint dry. But here I am... My family, mom dad, friends everyone is very supportive...even a little pushy... A family is something I've wanted for a long time. When you have your mom asking you details and starts crying and suggesting names, I think that's the green light. Lol. And Dad too...he might be worse than mom.
I just want to thank all of you for your invaluable advice and stories. Your wisdom is priceless
and this community is a true lifesaver. You TTCers are true soldiers and I'm honored and excited to join the ranks. Fx and sticky dust for all!!!!
10/2011-9/2012, All BFN
10/2012- TWW....
Kmom
I am a 44 yr old single mom of 3 sons, ages almost 25, 21, and almost 11. My 2 older sons are adults living their own lives- My youngest son has been asking for a baby brother or sister for a while now. I am TTC by ICI at home with frozen sperm- I have been single for over 11 years, with the way things have been for me I'll be 80 before I meet my Mr. Right lol, and I don't want to miss my chance of having a baby due to my age!
My youngest son and I recently moved to Minnesota from New Jersey. When I was in New Jersey I was a therapeutic foster parent- I took care of children who were special needs, hard to place, with emotional/behavioral challenges. I loved having a houseful of children, and I know for my youngest son ( who also has special needs) it was nice for him to have "siblings" since his older brothers were so much older than him and didn't live at home since they were adults. I am hoping to be successful in TTC by ICI at home, or by IUI at doctor office, since IVF wouldn't be a possibility due to the cost.
I am doing this all by myself; I don't have anyone who could help me, so any help/suggestions/advice is really appreciated.
Wishing everyone here a BFP
#2 fertility specialist, Clomid&trigger, IUI BFN, good response, timing off.
#3plan b2bIUIs Clomid&trigger-cycle cancelled poor Clomid response.
#4 used Gonal F &trigger, b2b IUIs, BFN.
Was skipping July cycle due to cysts, was going to TTC later in August, but due to irregular cycles and age issues, decided to stop TTC
lots of luck to everyone:)
Beth
31 yrs old, DH and I are TTC with donor sperm.
He has a birth defect that caused us to go this route.
We just started this month with our fertility clinic and had xrays and ultrasound to check me out. Also just ordered from NW Cryobank and plan on a IUI there at the clinic. 3/30 was our first try. Fingers Crossed!
-M
#2 TTC 4/12. RE IUI
I am a mother of 2 beautiful boys from NW, I really thought that I was done but would really like to have another baby but would like to use the same donor. It was #222. I don't know if there is a possibility but if there is anyone out there that doesn't need there vials any longer we would love to have the oportunity to try to have another and have it be from the same donor. Just thought I would but it out there.
Thanks
My husband and I have been ttc for over a year now. With no success! I also have PCOS I went to my GYN and found out that my eggs were not maturing. He then started me on Clomid. I did 2 cycles of Clomid(25mg) no egg first cycle and small one second cycle. So for the third cycle we upped the dosage to 50md of clomid and no egg again!
In March I went and seen a Reproductive Endrocrinologist and am currenlty waiting on a bunch of tests. She started me on prometrium sence I do not have a menses. Have to do more bloodwork and a Sonohysterogram. My husband also has to to a seaman analysis. If all test are ok(fingers crossed) she is talking about starting me on femara and menopur.
Just a little insite for everyone if anyone!!
this month will be our first time trying. i have no known issues and i'm only 29 so i'm hoping for the best. i've been tracking my BBT and doing OPK's. i have a pretty good idea on timing, but i'm so nervous about missing it even by an hour. everything i've read makes it seem like getting pregnant is a slim chance even though it happens on accident all the time. the only thing that gets me sad is that i'll never have that surprise pregnancy. but other than that i'm very optimistic about the whole thing.
best of luck to all of you trying as well
ICI #1 April 2012- BFN ICI #2 March 2013 BFN
DH had vasectomy reversal October 2013. It worked!!!
Counts are low, varicocele surgery was in August 2014.
IVF February 2016 w/ICSI transferred 2 perfect blastocysts. It's twins!!!!
Two perfect, beautiful boys born 10/24/16!!
5/12 At home cycle #1 (3 vials): BFN 6/12 At home cycle #2 (2 vials): BFN 7/12 Found RE/ took cycle off 8/12 Unmed/ IUI #1: BFN 9/12 Clomid/ IUI: cancelled due to Hurricane Isaac 10/12 Clomid/IUI #2:BFP!!!!!!
Welcome......This is the Best Place To Be
Together since 5/30/2009 In Love Since We Met
I'm on your left, DP on your right (I will carry)
1st attempt will be 3/2012 So Excited
Since it's been 2 years since we last ordered sperm I'll need to fill out my registration forms again. I'd also like to lose some weight, start taking prenatals again and start doing acupuncture.
Last time I was doing IUI's with my Dr. using Clomid, HCG trigger shots and Metformin. This time I'll use OPK's and do ICI at home - low pressure low stress.
Shannon
Shannon (36) DP Shelley (46) Partners in love since June 2004
TTC with PCOS and Endometriosis - 3 surgeries, 6 months of Lupron shots
4 Dr. assisted IUI's
We've decided to stop TTC and focus our energy on foster adoption! Our children are out there somewhere!
So that's my journey so far. Hopefully it all works out this time. This site is awesome and I have been lurking for a while now.
Good luck to all!!!